Churchill Downs Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Claiming
FITZGERALD (2) is building towards his maiden success, the latest effort a solid second over 1609m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), beaten 3.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. CARCAR EXPRESS (3) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 16 lengths into tenth over 1207m at this track. Strips fitter and can make amends. BIG ROG (1) could only manage tenth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 lengths. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. WEEKEND REVEILLE (6) could only manage to finish seventh, beaten 19 lengths, at his latest appearance over 1710m at Keeneland (Dirt). Appeals as a top-four contender.

Jockey: Danny Sheehy
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 8 len behind Jinxzi with 57kg at $5.01. The run before that 10th of 12 at Keeneland on April 12 over 1710m, 22 len behind Flash Of Chaos with 57kg at $14.46. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 30/04/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Danny Sheehy | 57kg | 1:38.92 | 2-5-3 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $5.01 |
| 10/12 | 12/04/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Ben Curtis | 57kg | 1:46.72 | 4-10-10 | 8 |
| 22.7L | $14.46 |
| 7/10 | 12/03/2026 | 76 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 57kg | 1:39.11 | 10-7-7 | 10 |
| 7.2L | $23.47 |
| 11/12 | 26/12/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $60,643.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 1:37.66 | 10-11-11 | 12 |
| 18.6L | $10.98 |
| 2/7 | 21/11/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $87,023.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Gabriel Saez | 55kg | 1:45.05 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $35.41 |
| 4/10 | 29/10/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $86,758.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | SP | Gavin Ashton | 54.5kg | 1:13.25 | 3-7-4 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $23.95 |

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Oaklawn Park on April 24 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Awol with 54.5kg at $8.70. The run before that 5th of 7 at Oaklawn Park on March 20 over 1710m, 26 len behind Bagg O Time carrying 54kg at $2.90. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 24/04/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $43,668.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1609m | SP | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | 1:41.16 | 2-3-2 | 10 |
| 3.5L | $8.70 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $42,135.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | David Cabrera | 54kg | 1:47.79 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 26.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM 3 | $46,348.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1710m | Fast | David Cabrera | 55.5kg | 1:46.34 | 7-6-6 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $13.20 |
| 7/11 | 27/12/2025 | 77 | MDN CLM 2 | $84,227.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Evin A Roman | 54.5kg | 1:11.79 | 6-10-7 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $45.40 |
| 8/12 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54kg | 1:18.11 | 9-9-8 | 10 |
| 22.9L | $26.14 |

Jockey: Ben Curtis
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 10 at this track on April 30 over 1207m, 16 len behind Five Wishes carrying 56.5kg at $21.88. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at Keeneland on October 17 2024 over 1408m, 25 len behind Uncle Jim carrying 54kg at $28.50. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 30/04/2026 | 560 | MDN CLM 3U | $93,575.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 56.5kg | 1:10.13 | 5-8-10 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $21.88 |
| 11/11 | 17/10/2024 | 35 | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:28.92 | 1-10-11 | 11 |
| 25.6L | $28.50 |
| 11/12 | 12/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $176,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:10.06 | 10-11-11 | 10 |
| 21.3L | $34.66 |

Jockey: Adam Beschizza
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 15 len behind Jinxzi with 57kg at $24.60. Before that 6th of 9 at Keeneland on April 10 over 1408m, 9 len behind Nash Potatoes carrying 56.5kg at $52.34. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 30/04/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 57kg | 1:38.92 | 11-8-7 | 10 |
| 15.5L | $24.60 |
| 6/9 | 10/04/2026 | 29 | MDN CLM 3U | $69,869.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 56.5kg | 1:25.48 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $52.34 |
| 8/10 | 12/03/2026 | 63 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,247.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 57kg | 1:39.11 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $83.17 |
| 9/9 | 08/01/2026 | 39 | MDN CLM 4U | $55,605.00 | Turfway Park | 1710m | Fast | Gabriel Saez | 55.5kg | 1:46.40 | 5-7-9 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $35.73 |
| 8/11 | 30/11/2025 | 156 | MDN CLM 3U | $73,282.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Adam Beschizza | 55.5kg | 1:23.77 | 11-10-8 | 8 |
| 21.8L | $36.74 |
| 10/11 | 27/06/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $186,625.00 | Churchill Downs | 1308m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 53.5kg | 1:16.02 | 11-11-10 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $85.09 |

Jockey: Luan Machado
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on April 30 over 1609m, 8 len behind Jinxzi with 51.5kg at $15.17. Before that 5th of 12 at Turfway Park on March 27 over 1609m, 12 len behind State Of Attack with 54.5kg at $11.39. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 30/04/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,883.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Summer Pauly | 51.5kg | 1:38.92 | 9-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $15.17 |
| 5/12 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:39.34 | 10-7-5 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $11.39 |
| 4/11 | 13/03/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Turfway Park | 1308m | Fast | Gerardo Corrales | 54.5kg | 1:19.04 | 9-6-4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $14.93 |
| 11/11 | 05/02/2026 | 55 | MDN CLM 3 | $81,312.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 55.5kg | 1:11.84 | 11-11-11 | 11 |
| 17.6L | $33.70 |
| 7/12 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $84,227.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:12.64 | 12-10-7 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $9.30 |

Jockey: Joseph D. Ramos
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Turfway Park on March 28 over 2414m, 13 len behind Rapoport with 57kg at $131.88. Second run from a spell 7th of 12 at Keeneland on April 12 over 1710m, 19 len behind Flash Of Chaos with 57kg at $64.98. Will be saved up for one last crack.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $77,147.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 57kg | 1:46.72 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 19.7L | $64.98 |
| 8/11 | 28/03/2026 | 106 | MDN 3U | $140,449.00 | Turfway Park | 2414m | Fast | Joseph D Ramos | 57kg | 2:32.31 | 6-8-8 | 10 |
| 13.8L | $131.88 |
| 6/12 | 12/12/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM 3U | $56,968.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 55kg | 1:38.39 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $39.52 |
| 3/7 | 03/11/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,275.00 | Indiana Downs | 1710m | Good | Marcelino Pedroza | 55.5kg | 1:42.26 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.60 |
| 8/10 | 13/10/2025 | 172 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,530.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | FM | Jane Elliott | 55.5kg | 1:37.00 | 6-8-8 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $42.60 |
| 7/9 | 24/04/2025 | 126 | MDN 3 | $51,118.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | Oscar Villarreal | 53kg | 1:36.74 | 3-7-7 | 9 |
| 22.8L | $58.40 |